Beautiful Shipwatch Villa Just Steps from the Beach. This tastefully renovated one-bedroom, one-bath villa is ideally located just steps from Kiawah Island's world-famous beaches and the Sandcastle Beach Club. As a second-floor end unit with soaring cathedral ceilings, the villa offers a bright, open, and inviting living space filled with natural light. The thoughtfully updated interior features modern finishes throughout, creating a fresh, stylish, and comfortable coastal retreat. A private screened-in porch provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or unwinding after a day at the beach. Offered fully furnished and turnkey, this move-in-ready vacation residence is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance beach getaway or investment property.Owners enjoy access to Kiawah Island's exceptional amenities, including championship golf, pools, tennis, a fitness center, miles of nature, biking and walking trails, dining options, and beach access. Governors Club Membership is available, offering the opportunity to enjoy even more of the Kiawah Island lifestyle.
Community offers club membership options, gated access, golf course and golf membership availability, marina, pool, tennis courts, security, and walk/jog trails
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Charming 1-Bedroom Seascape Villa - Just Minutes from the Beach!Discover relaxed coastal living in this beautifully located 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Seascape Villa, perfectly nestled just minutes from the pristine beaches of Kiawah Island. This top-floor end unit offers extra privacy, natural light, and serene views, all complemented by refreshing breezes from the surrounding Kiawah nature.Enjoy an open-concept living room and kitchen, ideal for entertaining or relaxing after a day at the beach. Step out onto the screened porch and unwind as gentle coastal breezes flow through.Located conveniently close to The Sandcastle, the owners' exclusive amenity center featuring a pool and workout facility, this villa offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.Whetheryou're seeking a vacation retreat or a low-maintenance investment property, this Seascape Villa delivers the ultimate Kiawah Island lifestyle. Buyer has option to join the Kiawah Governor's Club, and Buyer to pay 1/2 of 1% of purchase price at closing as one time fee.
Public Records
Jul 13, 2006
Sold
$355,000
$612/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2004
Sold
$260,500
$449/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1999
Sold
$153,500
$265/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 4, 1992
Sold
$75,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,206 (+19.8%)
$72,704 + $218,113
$290,817
2022
$3,510 (+1.2%)
$63,221 + $189,664
$252,885
2021
$3,470 (+1.4%)
2020
$3,423 (+12.3%)
2018
$3,048 (+2.7%)
2017
$2,967 (+4.0%)
2016
$2,853 (+21.9%)
2013
$2,341
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
580
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
580
Year built
1979
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Charleston County
APN
2070600340
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Dec 11, 2025 • Active
Building
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
Water heater
Mar 24, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Install photocells and low voltage wiring for step light fixtures.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 105° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kiawah Island, SC • 29455
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3577 Shipwatch Rd
$650,077
$19K under list price of $669K
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